Long haired Asian woman in red knee high platform stiletto boots back bending on a pole surrounded by a ring of fire

Asian woman wearing Tetris themed bodysuit & platform stiletto boots does a split while flipping her long colourful ponytail and surrounded by smoke

Asian woman with long colourful ponytail & Tetris themed platform stiletto boots smiles with her tongue sticking out while twisting on a pole

The Pole Shebang

One Person. One Pole. One Hour. Take a behind the scenes detour on this journey of a tomboy pole dancer, as she is unexpectedly called up to the biggest stage in the country - a stage full of the most iconic, glamorous, and glittering pole dancers in the land!

'The Pole Shebang' is a coming of middle age story by a neurodivergent gender rebellious Asian-Canadian/Australian navigating the glitzy shadows of the pole dance world, where she's always just a little bit late and a little bit left of centre stage.

“a fun, high-energy romp... highly recommend” The Vibe Hamilton
“the final number is... pure nerd culture joy” Steel City Reviews
“funny, serious, thought-provoking and playful” The Hammer Monthly

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Theatre and Physical Theatre • Storytelling

International • Australian Premiere

: Culturally and/or linguistically diverse
: Fringe Fund Recipient

: Wed, 18 Feb - Sun, 01 Mar
: 60 min
: The Lab at Fool's Paradise
: M (1 Warning)
: $32 to $36
: All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction fee.

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Presented by: Andrea James Lui

Asian Canadian/Australian pole dancer, Andrea James Lui, is a theatrical trailblazer in the pole community. Best known for her energetic & versatile style - using her background in theatre, stage combat, and sketch comedy to bring a massive range of characters to the stage, from Mulan to Pokemon, and most recently Rumi from K-Pop Demon Hunters!

For the past 10+ years, she has been performing & teaching pole & flying pole all around Australia, including Sydney Opera House, Adelaide Fringe Festival, and Miss Pole Dance Australia.

AJL is the creator & performer of 'The Pole Shebang', a solo storytelling pole dancing show about her life as a poler, which premiered at 2024 London Fringe Festival, and just completed runs with sold out shows at both 2025 Hamilton & Vancouver Fringe Festivals.

Sessions

Duration: 60 min

Wed 18 Feb - Sun 22 Feb: 6:50pm

Wed 25 Feb - Sun 01 Mar: 6:50pm

Ticket Prices

Full price: $36.00

Early Bird: $25.20

Fringe Member: $18.00 (2 ticket minimum)

Health Care Cardholder: $32.00

Senior: $32.00

Student: $32.00

Companion Card: $0.00

Midweek Treat: $30.00

Prices may not be available on all sessions

All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (some exceptions apply). Read more at Fees explained.

1 Venue

The Lab at Fool's Paradise

Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga, Victoria Square, Adelaide, Kaurna

Festival is on the south side of Victoria Square

: Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
: Venue is suitable for all ages

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Suitability & Warnings

Content Rating: M

Target Audience: Adults (18+)

Family Friendly: No

Coarse Language : Occasional, Mild

Please note

Audience Participation

Accessibility

: High Audio Content
: High Visual Content
: Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
: Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language